Vince Taliano

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Vince Taliano

Cadillac & LaSalle Club
Potomac Region
Caddie Chronicle
October 2015
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
BY VINCE TALIANO
2015 OFFICERS:
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
WEBSITE MANAGER
VINCE TALIANO
ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTOR
CAR SHOW COORDINATOR
DAN RUBY
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
NEWSLETTER COLUMNIST
JACK MCCLOW
SECRETARY
ASSOCIATE NEWSLETTER EDITOR
SANDY KEMPER
TREASURER
HARRY SCOTT
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
R. SCOT MINESINGER
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORS
CENTRAL VA REGION LIAISONS
NEWSLETTER COLUMNISTS
CHUCK & DEBBIE PIEL
OTHER KEY POSITIONS:
SUMMER PICNIC HOST
J. ROGER BENTLEY
AUTOMOBILIA AUCTIONEER
GEORGE BOXLEY
RITA BIAL-BOXLEY
CHRIS CUMMINGS
PHOTOGRAPHER
RANDY EDISON
AUTOMOBILIA AUCTIONEER
DERRICK FISHER
Each year, we hold a theme-based show in the fall. In the past
we have featured V-12 / V-16s, Eldorados, LaSalles, Cadillac
Dream Cars, Fleetwoods, DeVilles, Professional Cars,
Convertibles and Capitol Cadillac Alumni Cars. Although
modified Cadillacs and LaSalles are the featured cars at
Magnificent Modifieds, all Cadillacs and LaSalles are invited to
participate in this theme-based show. In fact, we anticipate that
the majority of cars at the show will be non-modifieds.
In 2017, the CLC Grand National, to be held in Northern Virginia,
will include judging for Modified Cadillacs and LaSalles for the first
time ever. In preparation for judging modified cars, draft judging
rules and a judging form have been developed. At Magnificent
Modifieds there will be an opportunity for modified owners to
help pilot the draft judging for the new CLC Modified Division, in
addition to participating in the peer judging which is what will
determine the award winners for the show.
The pilot judging will be led by Bill Anderson, CLC Chief Judge,
and a team of volunteer judges. There will be no additional
trophies being awarded based on the pilot judging results. If you
have a modified Cadillac or LaSalle and if you are interested in
participating in the pilot judging, you will need to complete the
top of page 1 of the draft judging form (see below) and submit to
the Potomac Region along with the Magnificent Modifieds car
show registration form prior to the show. Please send me an
email if you need a copy of the draft judging rules and judging
form. Thanks for your consideration.
VALLEY FORGE REGION LIAISON
LYNN GARDNER
JIM GOVONI
CAR SHOW SPONSOR AND HOST
DANIEL JOBE & CAPITOL CADILLAC
TOM MCQUEEN
HONORARY MEMBER
VERN PARKER
CAR SHOW MASTER OF CEREMONIES
NATIONAL CLC ADVISOR
RICHARD SILLS
Vince Taliano
Potomac Region
Caddie Chronicle
October 2015
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
September 11, 2015
Hello Vince,
How does our '78 Seville Roadster
fit the 'modified' bill? It has just
been flying the flag for Cadillac at
the top concourse event in the UK
at Blenheim Palace. When I said
to one of the judges that I thought
the Roadster looked a bit
incongruous in amongst all the
flashy modern entries in our post1975 supercar grouping, his reply
was that its acclaim on
Goodwood's racetrack in its early
days gave it every right to be
there - kind of him, I thought!
Later, during the three-mile drive
in convoy around the Park, the
Mercedes two in front started
holding back then doing a noisy
sprint between the crowds on
either side - to which he received appropriate cheers of approval. So, not to have a Cadillac
outdone, I decided to do the same using the exhaust cut-out (added for racing use rather than
dual exhausts) - to which I'm pleased to say we received even louder cheers!!
All the best,
Rob Maidment
Haverhill
Suffolk, United Kingdom
[Editor’s Note: Thanks, Rob, for sharing a great story. Rob is the recipient of the 2003 CLC
Maurice Hendry Award and the 2011 CLC The Self-Starter Author of the Year Award.]
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 MEETING MINUTES
BY SANDY KEMPER
PLACE:
Capitol Cadillac, Greenbelt, MD
TIME:
7:30 pm
PRESIDING: Sandy Kemper, Secretary
ATTENDANCE: Chris Cummings, Randy & Susan Denchfield, Franklin Gage, Jeff Gurski, Daniel
Jobe, Jack McClow, Robert Meekins and Jerry Kirchner, Chuck Piel, Dan Ruby and Harry Scott
DIRECTOR’S REMARKS: Sandy thanked everyone
for attending and thanked Daniel Jobe for hosting the
meeting at his dealership. Our condolences go out to
the family of Potomac Region member Aksel Olsen,
who recently passed away after battling cancer. Aksel
was a frequent attendee of our car shows with his
1937 LaSalle. An illustration of the car by Dan Reed
was used for our 2007 Legacy of LaSalle car show’s
dash plaques. Also, our condolences go out to Scott
Milestone whose mother passed away recently.
It was announced that the Region has 20 tickets to the AACA Museum in Hershey that Vince will
provide to any PR "active" member (up to two tickets per member). These are free on a first
come / first serve basis. That is a $12.00 value ($11.00 for Senior Adults Age 61+) per ticket.
All you have to do is contact Vince as soon as possible (while supplies last) and he will mail the
tickets via U.S. Mail. Of special note, the AACA Museum will be hosting a signature exhibit of
the collected works of automotive fine artist and Potomac Region member Dan Reed. This
exhibit, titled Autos in Acrylics, will run from September 25 through November 6, and an
estimated 12 of his original paintings will be on display in the museum’s gallery during the 2015
AACA Hershey Fall Meet. To see examples of Dan's work, visit his website at
www.danreedillustration.com.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: The Minutes from the August 2015 meeting were not read since they
were published and distributed to all members in the September 2015 newsletter.
TREASURER’S REPORT: The Treasurer’s Report covered the time period from the August
meeting to date. The Region’s income was $225.39, including 22 pre-registrations for the Fall
Show. The total expenses for the same time period were $100.00.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Our current 2015 membership total is 184 members. The 2016
membership renewal forms will be U.S. mailed in October to all active members eligible to renew
(e.g. national membership still active and haven’t already pre-paid region dues for 2016).
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ACTIVITIES REPORT: The following activities were discussed:
1. Recent Events:
 Miss America Pageant Parade, Atlantic City, NJ, Sat, Sep 12. Randy Denchfield had
three cars, including his 1964 Eldorado and his 1976 Eldorado, carrying pageant
contestants in the parade on the boardwalk. Chuck Piel also participated in the pageant
parade with his 1967 DeVille Convertible. The parade was held despite a steady rainfall.
 40th Annual Edgar Rohr Memorial Antique
Car Meet, Manassas Museum, Manassas, VA,
Sat, Sep 19. Franklin Gage reported that there
were 146 cars registered for this popular show.
But there were only three Cadillacs, including
Chris Cummings’ 1930 V-16 Limousine, Chris
Overcash’s 1972 Eldorado and Scott Patton’s
1974 Sedan deVille (pictured right).
2. Upcoming PR Events:
 Potomac Region End of Summer Pot-luck
Picnic in Scenic Southern Maryland, Sun,
Sep 27, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Dan & JoJo
Ruby have invited club members and their guests
to their home for a pot luck picnic. Please see
the picnic flyer in the September newsletter for
more details.
 Potomac Region Fall Driving Tour, Sun,
Oct 4, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. This year’s tour
will include stops at two Northern VA wineries.
The tour will begin at the Paradise Spring Winery
in Clifton, VA and conclude at the Barrel Oak
Winery in Delaplane, VA. A flyer has been
distributed via email to the membership.
 City of Rockville Antique and Classic Car
Show, Rockville Civic Center, Rockville, MD,
Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Our club is
one of the sponsoring car clubs and everyone’s
participation is encouraged. Let’s try to get a lot
of Cadillacs and LaSalles on the show field.
 Annual Fall Car Show, Capitol Cadillac,
Greenbelt, MD, Sun, Oct 25, 9:00 am – 2:30
pm. This year’s theme will be Magnificent
Pictures by Lynn Gardner
Modifieds. To our knowledge, this is the first
time that a CLC regional dealer has sponsored a
car show featuring modified Cadillacs and LaSalles. The flyer was published in the August
newsletter and 22 registrations have been received already.
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All of the modifieds as well as the all the other cars at the show will be peer judged
resulting in the determination of award winners like any other peer judged car show we
have had. The judging that Bill Anderson's volunteers will be doing is solely to test the
draft National CLC Modified Division judging rules, and will be done in addition to the peer
judging of the modifieds. No trophies will be awarded based on the result of that "test"
judging. Only the modifieds that volunteer to participate in the "test" judging will be
included in that judging, which requires the cars to start their engines. To date, two
owners have volunteered to participate in the "test" modified judging: Dirke Williams with
his '63 Series 62 Convertible and Scot Minesinger with his '70 DeVille Convertible. The
draft National CLC Modified Division judging rules don't go into effect until the 2017 Grand
National.
CLC Museum & Research Center Fall Festival, Gilmore Museum, Hickory Corners,
MI, Sun, Sep 25-27. Now that the museum is open, this year’s event will include a
driving tour to historic Marshall, MI and the usual CLC car show & concours. The show will
feature V-16 Cadillacs and a “Drive-By Award.” CLC Class Judging will be used for the
first time at the Fall Festival.
57th Annual Antique Auto Assembly, Armed Forces Retirement Home,
Washington, DC, Sun, Oct 4, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm. This show is popular for several of
our members mostly because the residents of the Armed Force Home are so appreciative
of the cars. Also, it is held early enough in the day that one could participate in this show
and still attend a portion of the PR Fall Driving Tour.
AACA Eastern Division Fall Meet at Hershey, PA, Wed-Sat, Oct 7-10. The CLC tent
will be located in the same spaces as last year, C4P 24-26, in the North Chocolate Field of
the Flea Market. Rob Robison is looking for volunteers to assist in the tent. The work is
fun and rewarding, not to mention an excuse to rest one’s feet. There will be three 2½
hour shifts each day, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on Wednesday through Friday. In
addition, Rob could use help on set-up day, Tuesday, Oct 6th. Usually each shift is staffed
with three volunteers as the tent can get busy at times. The work comprises being a
"greeter," replenishing refreshments and collecting payments for membership
applications, renewals and sales of merchandise.
To see a full list of events, visit the CLC Potomac Region website at
http://www.clcpotomacregion.org/eventslisting.htm.
NEW BUSINESS: Daniel Jobe presented an opportunity to the club to have a Potomac Region
booth at the 2016 Washington Auto Show scheduled for January 22nd-31st. The booth space is
large enough for two cars plus a CLC promotional display and/or tables of Club / Region
material. He distributed a floor plan showing where the booth may be located on the Show
floor. Generally everyone was in favor of this idea and thought that it would be a great
opportunity to promote the CLC and the Potomac Region. The club will need to poll its officers
and members to make sure that we could satisfy the requirements of the Auto Show organizers
for the booth, e.g. staffing, etc. and respond to Daniel as soon as possible.
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GRAND NATIONAL2017: Be sure to check the webpage at
http://www.vfrclc.org/2017GN.html periodically for the latest
updates.
NATIONAL NEWS: CLC Treasurer and CLC-PR National Director
Jack McClow mentioned that the CLC is formulating plans for the
national club to become much more involved in the annual Grand
National events starting in 2018. This is still a tentative plan, but
the plan is to reward the local regions for supplying personnel to the
Grand National. For example, if a PR member helps with on-site tasks at a GN hosted by the
national club, the PR may receive some portion of any proceeds from that GN.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Daniel Jobe provided a brief preview of what new models Cadillac
may be producing in the coming year. Also, he entertained everyone with a story about meeting
Randy Denchfield at the recent auto auction held in Auburn, Indiana.
NEXT MEETING: Monday, October 19 at 7:30 pm at the Silver Diner, Merrifield, Virginia
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm.
Wanted:
Looking for a club member who is
available on Saturday, October 10th to
bring his / her car to a mini car show at
Robert Duvall’s ranch in The Plains, VA
(weather permitting)!
He / she can bring a guest and lunch will
be served. It’s for The Robert Duvall
Children's Fund. There is no cost. PR
member Chris Overcash will be there
with his '56 Cadillac.
For more info, please contact Chris
Overcash at chris82956@yahoo.com.
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2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sep 30Oct 4
Thu-Sun
Oct 4
Sun
Oct 4
Sun
Gates open
daily at
7:00 am
8:30 am –
2:30 pm
8:30 am –
2:30 pm
Fall Carlisle & Auction
Carlisle PA
717-243-7855 or
www.carsatcarlisle.com
All-GM Show hosted by the
Royal GTOs
57th Annual Antique
Auto Assembly
Bill Sandusky at 301-570-3517 or
301-801-7519 (Day of Show)
Constance Maziel at 202-541-7637 or
constance.maziel@afrh.gov
Oct 7-10
Wed-Sat
Oct 16
Fri
Oct 17
Sat
Oct 19
Mon
Oct 24
Sat
Oct 25
Sun
Gates open
daily at
7:00 am
6:00 pm –
8:00 pm
8:30 am –
3:30 pm
7:30 pm –
9:00 pm
10:00 am –
3:00 pm
9:00 am –
3:00 pm
King Buick GMC
Gaithersburg MD
Armed Forces
Retirement Home
Washington DC
Giant Center and Show
Grounds
Hershey PA
Montgomery College
Rockville MD
Rockville Civic Center
Rockville MD
Silver Diner
Merrifield VA
River & Falls Rd
Potomac MD
Capitol Cadillac
Greenbelt MD
Nov 1
Sun
12:00 pm –
5:00 pm
AACA National Eastern
Fall Meet
The Art of the Automobile
Reception
City of Rockville Antique and
Classic Car Show
Potomac Region
Monthly Meeting
9th Annual Potomac Day
Classic Car Show
Annual Capitol Cadillac
Fall Car Show
"Magnificent Modifieds"
Potomac Region
Fall Driving Tour
Starts at
Paradise Spring Winery
Clifton VA
www.hersheyaaca.org
Cory Correll at 240-686-0229 or
corydraw@gmail.com
240-314-5022 or
www.rockvillemd.gov/events/carshow.htm
Vince Taliano at 301-258-8321 or
vincetaliano@clcpotomacregion.org
Jennifer at 301-299-2170 or
jennifer@potomacpizza.com
Dan Ruby at 301-343-1463 or
danruby@clcpotomacregion.org
R. Scot Minesinger at 703-283-2021 or
rscotm@cox.net
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POTOMAC REGION FALL DRIVING TOUR
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 (NEW DATE)
BY R. SCOT MINESINGER
Back by popular demand! This year’s Fall
Driving Tour is Sunday, November 1st and
will include stops at two of Northern
Virginia’s finest wineries. Specifically, the
tour will begin at the Paradise Spring Winery
in Clifton, VA where members will meet at
12:00 noon. It is a relatively new winery,
but the wine in great and I enjoy a glass of
their famous “Cabernet Franc 2009” often.
We visited this winery in 2013 and everyone
had a nice time.
From Paradise, we will drive to the Barrel
Oak Winery in Delaplane, VA. The photo
caption to the right is just figuratively
speaking as we will leave and drive
somewhat independently to Barrel Oak.
Follow Scot and his 1970 DeVille Convertible to
Everyone can depart and arrive at their own
the fine vineyards of Northern Virginia
pace based on the schedule below. If your
Photograph by Bill O'Brien/The Washington Times
schedule is challenged, please feel free to
pick the one winery that will fit into your plans for the day and join us there. Barrel Oak Winery
is also a relatively new winery with an excellent product, and it features spectacular views from
the large patio. Incidentally, this winery employs a geothermal heating and cooling system I
designed years ago. Barrel Oak Winery was the favorite winery on last year’s tour, and I think
everyone wished we could have stayed longer. This winery was featured on the front page of
The Washington Post Metro section a few years ago as a place where everyone was having a
lot of fun. Barrel Oak is the place to be from 2:15 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday, November 1st,
and they are looking forward to our visit.
The Paradise Spring Winery and Barrel Oak both sell delicious food if a picnic is not your choice.
At each winery there are tours, tasting, and hanging out with friends enjoying a glass of wine on
the terraces. Use MapQuest or other software to obtain the directions you need to join us at the
winery of your choice. Note this event is dependent upon the weather. Rain will result in
rescheduling the event. Please RSVP to rscotm@cox.net or 703-283-2021 so we can contact
attendees in case we have to re-schedule.
12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM
2:15 PM - 5:00 PM
After 5:00 PM: Drive home or
Paradise Springs Winery
Barrel Oak Winery
enjoy dinner at a local restaurant
13219 Yates Ford Road
3623 Grove Lane
Clifton, VA 20124
Delaplane, VA 20144
703-830-9463
540-364-6402
Attendees are encouraged to use good judgment.
The Potomac Region is not responsible for the actions of individuals.
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Magnificent Modifieds
Sunday October 25, 2015
Car Registration: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Show Hours: 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Capitol Cadillac
6500 Capitol Drive
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone: 301-441-9600
www.ecapitol.com
For the first time, a CLC regional dealersponsored car show will feature modified Cadillacs
and LaSalles. Magnificent Modifieds, the theme
for this year’s Annual Fall Car Show on Sunday,
October 25th at Capitol Cadillac in Greenbelt, MD,
will celebrate the creativity and craftsmanship of
these unique Cadillacs and LaSalles.
Every modified Cadillac and LaSalle owner is
encouraged to attend this very special show. To
celebrate the event, each modified owner who
pre-registers will receive a framed certificate of
appreciation for participating. It is time for the
modified owners to take their place alongside the
V-12 / V-16, Eldorado, LaSalle, Fleetwood,
DeVille, Professional and Capitol Cadillac
Alumni car owners who have been featured at
the CLC Potomac Region’s theme-related fall car
shows.
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CLASS
Class A:
Class B:
Class C:
Class D:
Class E:
Class F:
Class G:
Class H:
Class I:
Class J:
Class K:
Class L:
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Pre-War Modifieds (1902-1942)
Post-War Modifieds Early (1946-64)
Post-War Modifieds Late (1965-present)
1902 – 1942 Cadillac or LaSalle
1946 – 1958 Cadillac
1997 – Current Cadillac
Professional Vehicles
The peer judging will be done by
the owners of the vehicles
registered, who will be able to
judge cars in all classes,
including their own. Awards will
be given to winning vehicles in
each class, including three
special classes for the
modifieds. In addition, there
will be awards for Best of Show,
Best Pre-War, Best Post-War,
Dealer’s Choice, Ladies’ Choice,
Young Judges’ Choice and Long
Distance.
Capitol Cadillac is minutes away
from hotels including a Hilton
Garden Inn and Courtyard by
Marriott.
The show will take place the
same day as a Washington
Redskins’ 1:00 pm home game.
As a result of the I-495 traffic on
game days, all attendees will be
encouraged to arrive as early as
possible. Judging and the
awards ceremony will both begin
30 minutes earlier than usual to
allow attendees as much time as
possible to leave the show before
the football game ends.
For more information, contact
Dan Ruby, Car Show
Coordinator, at 301-343-1463 or
danruby@clcpotomacregion.org.
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Local Directions
From Capital Beltway (I-495/95)
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Use Exit 23 - Kenilworth Avenue Rte 201, proceed South on Kenilworth Avenue
to first exit - Greenbelt Road, Route 193
At light, proceed East on Greenbelt Road - Rte 193 (left)
At traffic light make left onto Walker Drive (TGl Friday’s Restaurant on corner)
Make an immediate right onto Capitol Drive (Dealership is on your left)
From Baltimore-Washington Parkway (Route 295)
 Use Exit for Route 193 (Greenbelt Road)
 Proceed West on Route 193 - Greenbelt Road
 Make first right after underpass onto Capitol Drive (Dealership is on your right)
Car Show Rules
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Rain or Shine: The car show will take place rain or shine. No refunds.
Safety: If a vehicle has fluid drips or leaks, the owner must bring absorbent material or drip pans to avoid slippery conditions
and to protect the showroom floor or show field parking lot. The Potomac Region reserves the right to prevent any cars
with excessive fluid leaks from entering the show field. It is recommended that a working fire extinguisher be in every
vehicle.
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Judging / Parking Rules: The Potomac Region reserves the right 1) to determine each vehicle’s judging class and 2) each
vehicle’s placement in the show field. There will be no parking on the grassy areas whatsoever, due to sprinkler heads
and possible rut damage. Vehicles will be peer judged by the individual owners of the registered cars. Registrants will be able
to judge vehicles in all classes, including their own. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards will be given to winning vehicles in each
class.
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Lunch Tickets: Each registered car owner will receive one free lunch ticket. The lunch ticket will entitle the person to receive
the following from Red, Hot & Blue BBQ, who will be serving food:
1) One Beef, Chicken or Pork Sandwich
2) One side order of Beans or Potato Salad and Cole Slaw
3) One drink including bottle water
Anyone without a lunch ticket will pay Red, Hot & Blue directly at the time of their purchase.
Registration Form
Make checks payable to CLC Potomac Region and mail with completed registration form to:
Harry Scott, Treasurer
14421 Aden Road
Nokesville, VA 20181-3122
Name:
Address: _________________________
City:
State: ______
Zip: _______
Vehicle Registration Fee: (Up to Oct 11th: $15/per car - After Oct 11th: $20/per car)
Circle Make: CAD LAS
Model:
Year: _______ Class: ______
Model:
Year: _______ Class: ______
Model:
Year: _______ Class: ______
Check box if you want your
vehicle(s) Display Only
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2015 HERSHEY!
BY ROB ROBISON
CLC HERSHEY TENT COORDINATOR
Well, it's getting to be
that time of year
again! Hershey 2015
(Oct. 7th - 10th) is
just about here, and
it's time to schedule
tent duty for those
willing to help host at
the Cadillac & LaSalle
Club Hershey tent.
Our location and
spaces have not
changed this year!
Our spaces are C4P
24-26 in the North
Chocolate Field, the
same spaces that we
moved to last year.
The overall layout for
Hershey 2015 will be
the same as in 2014
(see map).
As you all know helping to staff the CLC tent is great fun and is very rewarding - not to mention
an excuse to rest those tired feet!
We will continue having three 2 1/2 hour shifts a day, the first from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, the
second from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM and the third from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Again, the dates for
staffing the CLC tent are Wednesday, Oct. 7th through Friday, Oct. 9th 2015.
In addition, I could use some help on set-up day, Tuesday, Oct. 6th if you're an early bird! Help
set-up and then get those parts before others get there!
Ideally, I'd like to staff each shift with three volunteers as the tent can get a little hectic at
times. There is a need for a "greeter" for each shift and a "cashier" for each shift, to collect for
our membership applications and sales of merchandise.
As we all know, it's a great way to meet people from all over the world and further the cause of
the CLC! If you are available, please contact Rob Robison at (302) 239-4096 – home or (302)
547-0309 – cell.
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AACA MUSEUM TO HOST DAN REED AUTOMOTIVE ART EXHIBIT
DURING THE HERSHEY FALL MEET
BY MARK MCCOURT
HEMMINGS DAILY, A PUBLICATION OF HEMMINGS MOTOR NEWS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
It’s gratifying for us to see when truly talented, genuinely
friendly people are being celebrated for their creative gifts,
and we couldn’t be happier that the AACA Museum will soon
be hosting a signature exhibit of the collected works of
automotive fine artist Dan Reed [Potomac Region member].
This exhibit, titled Autos in Acrylics, will run from
September 25 through November 6, and an estimated 12 of
his original paintings will be on display in the museum’s
gallery during the 2015 AACA Hershey Fall Meet.
We introduced Dan and his lively, realistic artwork to
readers of Hemmings Classic Car‘s Auto Art column back
in August 2006. Since that time, he’s expanded his portfolio
with numerous illustrations and paintings, some of which
he’s shared with us here.
Dan will kick off Autos in Acrylics with a short seminar
focused on how automotive art is conceived and created;
this will take place on Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m.
And when we recently spoke with him, he expressed his
excitement at this opportunity:
“I have shown my work at the museum
for other functions, but this is my first
“official” one-man show in their gallery
space on the main floor. It was an honor
to be asked to have a show at such an
amazing facility—and at the best time of
year, over Fall Hershey. During Hershey
Week, I will be present each day in the
gallery so I can meet with visitors, and I
will have my complete line of automotive
prints for sale as well.”
We wish him the best, and hope this great
exposure at the AACA Museum will prove
beneficial to his career and make him many
fans.
Dan at work on a piece incorporating
the AACA Museum
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Examples of Dan’s Work
[Editor’s Note: Congratulations, Dan. Best wishes on the exhibit. See more examples of Dan’s
work at www.danreedillustration.com where prints are for sale.]
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V IS FOR VINTAGE CADILLAC CONCEPTS
BY STEVE STANFORD
HOT ROD MAGAZINE
OCTOBER 2015
Imagine a wide-eyed kid, brimming with enthusiasm, with his
nose pressed against the wide, expansive glass of the local
Cadillac dealership. An easy walk from where he lives, this
place is a dream factory for a kid who is years away from a
driver’s license. But at least he can pick up a few brochures
and literature and pore over the glossy images of the
automotive good life depicted within. And nothing can top a
shiny, new Cadillac as a symbol of worldwide success—“the
standard of the world,” as its motto used to boast.
It’s the late-1960s and that young kid is me. The Cadillac
brand left as lasting an impression on me as big-block muscle
cars left on others. While I like high performance, too, I’m
more of a cruiser at heart.
Steve Stanford credits
Harold Cleworths work for
inspiring his own fine-art
techniques in the mid ‘80s.
See, Kenny Youngblood was
doing drag-racing art but
nobody was really doing fins
and chrome, especially the
way Cleworths did. Stanford
always wanted to try
something in a real medium
as opposed to markers and
pencils on paper.
Photo by Chris Shelton
Recent years have seen Cadillac move beyond its tailfinned,
land-yacht past to become a world-class BMW fighter, with a
new performance image buttressed by the V-Series
performance models. They go, corner, and stop with aplomb
equal to anything worldwide.
GM promises even better things in the years ahead for the
brand, so hold on tight. The new V power plants got me
thinking: Cadillac engine swaps into different cars has been
going on since the 1950s with the 1949-and-later V8 going
into everything from deuce roadsters to shoebox-shaped
1950s sedans and race cars of all types.
Today these hot new drivetrains are not an issue, but the
modern bodies cloaking all this is. To be frank, the newer
designs I’ve had a hard time accepting. I miss the Harley
Earl/Bill Mitchell days of the “longer, lower, wider” command
presence of old. I know times have changed, but still—they
were classic.
Why not have the best of both worlds that only a hot rodder can provide: swap the new V
powertrain into some iconic, traditional Cadillac sheet metal. Big fins, sleek fastbacks, a beachcruiser convertible, or a sleeper of a late-1970s Seville four-door—let’s blend the best of the
classic and the contemporary. So I broke out the pens to show you what I mean.
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1949 Fastback
Cadzilla put the 1948–
1949 models on the
map. Achieving
“milestone” classic
status years ago, these
Cads are good-looking
from any angle. Only
a few changes were
made here; an inch
and three-quarters out
of the roof allow for
the new door/window
frames to maintain
correct proportions
(note, too, no vent
windows). The 1952 Ford headlight rings are frenched in; the hood nosed and peaked; and the
stock grille has the lowermost horizontal bars shortened. A 1949 Buick gave up its forward side
trim; it’s longer than the Cad piece and extends all the way to the rear quarters. The stock
bumpers are shaved, the rear deck cleaned off, and stock taillights frenched in. About those
wheels: They’re custom 18-inch units cut to look like Cad sombreros; they’re larger to make
room for the bigger brakes within. Of course, the transplanted V power plant moves this fleet
fastback out in a hurry, which is why the larger brakes are necessary.
1959 Coupe de Ville
Time to use all your talents here: time, money, ability, patience, tools, a roomy place to work,
and plenty of supplies. For this is a complete re-body. In fact, the only things other than the
chassis retained from stock are the front and rear grilles, some interior trim, the dash and
wheel, and the bullet taillights. All else is made from scratch. Build a Motorama dream car that
never existed.
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1963 Convertible
This car looks wilder than it is. The side sculpturing is influenced by the 1957–1958 Eldo
Brougham but with handmade trim. The rear wheel wells are opened up like the 1964 Eldo and
the taillights are reshaped like the 1960–1961 lighting. I’ve always liked the 1955–1958 Cad
sabre-spoke wheels, so the new ones here reflect that styling. The 18-inch diameter allows for
bigger brakes.
1975–1979 Seville
Here’s a real sleeper
concept. These
Sevilles are a natural
for a modern sport
sedan treatment.
Plenty of room in a
reasonably sized
package for fun;
with the complete V
drivetrain (perhaps
even all-wheel
drive?) and Vinfluenced exterior
trim, what a perfect blend of old and new. Wonder if you can swap in a complete CTS-V interior?
Dash, wheel, seating, everything. I grafted on a CTS-V hoodscoop, and a newly fabricated
lower fascia echoes contemporary styling. Same with the upper and lower mesh grilles. The new
headlights are late-model BMW with the “halo” rings. Below are LED running lights with
integrated turn signals. Oh, and those wheels are 19-inch 2016 CTS-V units to complete the
package.
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1965 CADILLAC IN TELEVISION MINI-SERIES
STORY & PHOTOS BY VINCE TALIANO
In the 19 years of ownership of my pillared
1965 Sedan deVille, there have been three
milestone events. The first occurred 15
years ago this month when on October 18,
2000 the car was stolen from my condo in
the Capitol Hill neighborhood of
Washington, D.C. Miraculously, it was
recovered in less than 24 hours with
minimal damage after being spotted by
fellow Potomac Region member Alex
Figueroa on his way home from a recent
assignment at Bolling Air Force base in
Southeast, D.C. The story was so
remarkable that it was featured in The
Self-Starter and The Washington
Times.
The second event occurred on St. Patrick’s
Day 2006 when the car was used in the
filming of a British television production
titled Churchill’s Girl. Pamela Churchill
Harriman, who was once married to
Winston Churchill’s son, and later became
an American citizen. She was a major
player in the Democratic Party, creating a
fund-raising system that ultimately helped
Bill Clinton become President. Afterwards,
she was appointed US Ambassador to
France and held the office until her death in
1997. I drove the actress “Pamela” in
chauffeur-driven scenes around
Washington, D.C.
1965 Sedan Deville as it appeared in the
2004 The Washington Times story
Photograph by Bill O’Brien
Ironically, the shooting began at 626 A
Street, NE, approximately two blocks from
where my car was stolen. I told the British
Parked at 626 A Street, NE ready
production company the story and
for
the 2006 “Churchill’s Girl” filming
suggested we make a documentary on a
documentary. They laughed and said the
car had come full circle. Now, my car is forever linked with the best and worst that Washington,
D.C. has to offer!
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The third significant event happened on September 12, 2015 when the car was used in the miniseries titled American Speed: The True Story of NASCAR. This Country Music Television
network production is being filmed in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has
been chosen to be the narrator for this epic production spanning decades. I was contacted by
Dennis Gawronski, Transportation Coordinator for Stephen David Entertainment, from leads he
received on a 1965 Cadillac from Mike Cannon at USA Parts Supply via Scot Minesinger. A car
was needed for scenes related to scenes with “Richard Petty” and “Bill France, Sr.” circa 1965.
After receipt of photos of my car, Dennis informed me that they would like to use the car. We
worked out the schedule so my car would be filmed on a Friday (September 11th) when I would
be home from St. Louis and available to drive it to the set location. Since my car was due for
some servicing, I took the opportunity to drop it off at J&R Auto Service in Gaithersburg,
Maryland before making the trip. I didn’t want to drive to West Virginia without a safety check
first which was prudent considering the repairs that were needed.
As what could happen with movie shoots, Dennis called me to let me know that my scene(s)
would now be filmed on Saturday, September 12th (there was a delay due to bad weather
experienced early in the filming schedule). He told me to meet him at 10:00 AM at a Sheetz gas
station in Charles Town, West Virginia where I would then follow him to the set. Fortunately it
worked for me thanks to my wife
working out the schedule to drop off
our sons at their respective Saturday
morning and afternoon games.
Saturday, September 12th dawned
cloudy with a good chance for rain
most of the day with thunderstorms
possible in the afternoon. Wanting to
allow as much time as possible, I left
earlier than needed in case there were
any issues with the car. It started to
rain between Frederick, Maryland and
Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia but not
badly. By the time I arrived at Sheetz
it was pouring. I parked the car under
the canopy of Gas Pump #1 and waited
for Dennis to arrive. Like clockwork,
he arrived at 10:00 AM sharp.
I followed him to the filming location,
which is a private residence/farm outside of Shepherdstown. There was a long gravel driveway
that led up to the house. I was directed to park my car out of the way for the moment as my
scene would be filmed later. In the driveway was an early 1960’s Richard Petty NASCAR on loan
from the Lee Petty Museum. The scenes with “Richard Petty” and “Bill France, Sr.” by the
famous No. 43 car plus some interior scenes would be filmed first.
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While they were prepping for those scenes,
Dennis drove me over to their base camp,
which was a local church’s basketball court,
where breakfast was available. It was also
the location of the wardrobe department
lined with vintage clothing and accessories
being used in the filming. The large racks of
clothes had individual sections for each of
the major NASCAR figures from yesteryear
thru the present who would be in the miniseries. It was cool to see some of the early
NASCAR outfits.
“King Richard” and others on the porch
between takes
As we wrapped up breakfast, Dennis had to
go back on the set so I waited to be called
over for my scene, which turned out to be
driving my car up the long gravel driveway
to the house. At this time, it was still
pouring. Thankfully, the rain all but ended
by the time my turn came and I was
transported over to the set in one of the
many large-sized vans on site.
Upon arrival, I was given a walkie-talkie and
instructed by the production staff to move
my car into position and wait for the scene.
Meanwhile, scenes were being filmed on the
porch with “Richard Petty”. If you look
closely at the top photo you can see “King
Richard” with his signature black hat.
Ok, now it was my turn. “Car don’t fail me
now!” is all I could think of. I started the
car and waited for the “ACTION” command
over the walkie-talkie. With my que, I
proceeded up the long, gravel driveway. The
car handled beautifully in the 10 MPH scene
with only one take needed! “CUT” was then
heard on Channel 1. I waited at the top of
the driveway until they reviewed the
Caddy in position ready for its driving scene
footage. It was to their liking so they
thanked me for coming and released me from the set. I drove over to the base camp and
announced to Dennis that the scene went well. He thanked me for coming and provided the best
directions for my journey home. I hope the scene doesn’t get cut! Look for my car in
American Speed: The True Story of NASCAR in 2016 on the CMT network.
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CADDIE CLASSIFIEDS
Cars For Sale
NEW ARRIVAL 1963 Coupe Deville – Customized by Carlisle Customs &
Classics – Full frame-off custom – Runs and drives great – Like new condition! –
Comes with custom fitted cover – Over $85k invested – See pictures at
http://www.carlislecustomsandclassics.com/1963-cadillac-coupe-deville – Asking
$59,900 obo – For more info, contact Vinny at 717-226-3393 or
carlislecustomsandclassics@gmail.com – Car is located in Shippensburg, PA
1966 Calais Sedan – Offered for sale is this beautifully restored Calais Sedan –
Purchased from the dry south by an avid Washington, DC collector, this all original
luxury liner has been recently gone through top to bottom including mirror like new
paint and interior – Original 429 cubic inch engine and matching drive train have also
been rebuilt and run exceptionally strong and smooth – Vehicle has absolutely no
trouble cruising at high speed on the highway while you relax in the lap of decadent
1960’s Cadillac luxury – Options include working electric windows and AM/FM radio –
True classic mafia era transportation through and through! – Clear Virginia title in
hand and ready for a new home – See pictures at
http://www.clcpotomacregion.org/66cadillacforsale.htm – Asking only $10,000 –
For more info, contact George Smolenyak at 703-969-1715 or gsmolenyak@aol.com
to arrange a test drive today! – Car is located in Sterling, VA
1977 Fleetwood Limousine – Only 16k original miles – Showroom condition –
Silver exterior – Gray interior looks brand new and is all original – Does not look like
anyone has ever sat in the car – Truly incredible limo – See pictures at
http://www.clcpotomacregion.org/77cadillacforsale.htm – Reduced to $21,900 –
For more info, contact Phil Calder at 954-485-7335 or phil14@comcast.net – Car is
located in Tamarac, FL
NEW ARRIVAL 1980 Seville – One of a kind Seville sitting on a 1976 International
Scout frame with four-wheel drive – 345 V-8 engine with automatic transmission –
Engine runs good but looks like it did after a swamp race in '92 – Most of interior and
trunk look like brand new – Fake fur road kill headliner – True redneck delight that
eats pick-ups! – No rust but could use new paint – Needs reconstructed title to be
legal in Pennsylvania (new law) – Owner selling for health reasons – Asking
$19,900 – For more info, contact Bill Heinrich at 717-368-1770 or
billheinrich77@gmail.com – Car is located in Lancaster, PA
NEW ARRIVAL 1982 Fleetwood – 155K miles – Needs reconditioning – Engine
runs – Excellent interior – Electric windows – Digital fuel injection – Broken out driver
window – Light blue – See pictures at
http://www.clcpotomacregion.org/forms/CarolsCadillacsForSale.pdf – Asking
$1,500 or best offer – Purchaser hauls – For more info, contact Carol at 301-2607960 or PRBResTrust@gmail.com – Car is located in Gaithersburg, MD
NEW ARRIVAL 1984 Lindsay Limousine – 63K miles – Engine runs – Seat
cushions/carpet/glass interior ok condition – Compass on rear view mirror – Electric
windows – Dark blue with black vinyl roof – Rusty hood – Leaking water to interior
from front passenger side – See pictures at
http://www.clcpotomacregion.org/forms/CarolsCadillacsForSale.pdf – Asking
$1,700 or best offer – Purchaser hauls – For more info, contact Carol at 301-2607960 or PRBResTrust@gmail.com – Car is located in Gaithersburg, MD
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1994 Fleetwood Brougham – Immaculate in all aspects is the best way to describe
this well preserved 1994 Fleetwood Brougham sunroof sedan with 61,695 original
miles – Rarely do you see them in this good of condition – Every possible option on
this particular vehicle – Everything works and has been meticulously maintained
mechanically and cosmetically – Garaged its entire life – Major service at 55K
including all fluids changed and replaced with synthetic fluids where applicable, GM
platinum plugs and wires, GM serpentine belt, all brake rotors cut with new GM brake
pads, GM fuel and air filter, GM PCV valve, GM water pump, and AC Delco battery –
Current owner purchased the vehicle in 2008 from another car enthusiast (who is
also a personal friend) with 53K miles and have done full synthetic oil changes every
1,000 miles – On the 6 point car scale this car is a solid 2 approaching a 1 – Most
civilians would call this car a 1 but to a true enthusiast who knows the point scale,
very few cars are rated at a 1 – See pictures at
http://www.clcpotomacregion.org/94cadillacforsale.htm – Asking $11,200 obo
– For more info, contact Brett Youngerman at 302-420-7001 or
brettyoungerman@comcast.net – Car is located in Hockessin, DE
NEW ARRIVAL One of A Kind 1977 Seville Sofa – Unique one of a kind custom
built leather sofa – Was built using rear fenders and bumper from a 1977 Cadillac
Seville with 1979 tail lights – Automotive parts are attached to furniture type wood
frame – All exposed wood structure is custom upholstered with red leather – Original
12V tail lights and emergency flashers operate off of 120V ac to 12V dc converter –
Black painted fenders are hand detailed with red pin strip and "Sophisticated Seville"
logo by Jim Carnafax, renown Houston pin-stripper – See pictures at
http://forums.cadillaclasalleclub.org/index.php?topic=137923.0 – $8,500 (includes
shipping within the continent U.S.A.) – For more info, contact John Wing at 832288-2437 or dellawing@sbcglobal.net – Sofa located in Houston, TX
Carlisle Customs & Classics
Creating the Car of Your Dreams... Is Our Reality
717-258-1313
carlislecustomsandclassics@gmail.com
http://www.carlislecustomsandclassics.com/
Cory’s Cadillac Parts
Purveyor of Fine Cars and Parts
Specializing in ’93 – ’96 Fleetwood Broughams
Cory Kulibert
920-210-2225 (Cell)
corykulibert@att.net
http://coryscadillacpartsusa.weebly.com/
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2015 OFFICERS
NAME
POSITION(S)
PHONE
NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
Vince Taliano
Regional Director
Newsletter Editor
Website Manager
301-258-8321
vincetaliano@clcpotomacregion.org
Dan Ruby
Assistant Regional Director
Car Show Coordinator
301-343-1463
danruby@clcpotomacregion.org
Jack McClow
National Director
Newsletter Columnist
301-330-5417
jackmcclow@clcpotomacregion.org
Sandy Kemper
Secretary
Associate Newsletter
Editor
301-585-0897
sandykemper@clcpotomacregion.org
Harry Scott
Treasurer
703-791-3278
harryscott@clcpotomacregion.org
R. Scot Minesinger
Activities Director
Newsletter Columnist
703-283-2021
rscotminesinger@clcpotomacregion.org
Chuck & Debbie Piel
Membership Directors
Central VA Region Liaisons
Newsletter Columnists
240-888-5115
chuckanddebbiepiel@clcpotomacregion.org
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